At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime. Those in cloud operations at PwC will focus on managing and optimising cloud infrastructure and services to enable seamless operations and high availability for clients. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing industry leading practices for cloud-based systems.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cloud Operations team you will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative cloud resilience strategies. As an Associate you will focus on learning and supporting senior staff while engaging in research and project tasks that enhance your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to build meaningful client connections and deepen your technical knowledge while navigating complex challenges.

Responsibilities

- Contribute to team efforts by sharing insights and ideas

- Utilize analytical skills to interpret data and inform decisions

- Uphold professional standards and the firm's code of conduct

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 1 year of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Certification(s) Preferred: Certification(s) from a leading cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, GCP), Certification(s) from a leading on-premises infrastructure provider (VMware, Nutanix Microsoft, RedHat, NetApp, EMC, Cisco, Arista), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), ITIL Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or AWS or Azure certifications related to resilience or infrastructure

- Demonstrating thought leadership in cloud infrastructure solutions

- Possessing experience in IT resilience, disaster recovery, or technical risk consulting, preferably in a professional services environment

- Developing and refining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) that integrate technology resilience considerations

- Exhibiting proven communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business value for clients

- Being familiar with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL)

- Demonstrating experience with public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud Infrastructure (Network, Server, Storage, and Database) discovery, design, build, and migration

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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